In this riveting novel from the Bram Stoker Award-winning author, a woman and her lover are stalked by Charon-the mysterious Ferryman from Greek my...
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Jul 28, 2010
Manda
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This took a long time for me to actually get into it. Well, that's not completely true, either. The introduction was fine, then it took about 150 pages for me to really care again.
It's an interesting premise-- Charon, the Greek ferryman of the Styx (the river, not the band) falling in lust with a human woman who spurns him. In this version of that myth, upon death (or near death apparently) you get coins to pay the ferryman to take you across the river to purgatory in this book. If w More...
It's an interesting premise-- Charon, the Greek ferryman of the Styx (the river, not the band) falling in lust with a human woman who spurns him. In this version of that myth, upon death (or near death apparently) you get coins to pay the ferryman to take you across the river to purgatory in this book. If w More...
Dec 21, 2011
Adam
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What strikes me most about this book is that the author has a wonderful way with words. From the first page I was struck by his use of language, his deep and riveting descriptions, the almost poetic way he allows events to unfold. That alone makes a book worth reading to some extent.
The story was solid, but not ground-breaking. I would put him a slight notch above most of Dean Koontz's plots (Odd Thomas excluded), and a couple of notches below Mr. King. It's an interesting and compelli More...
The story was solid, but not ground-breaking. I would put him a slight notch above most of Dean Koontz's plots (Odd Thomas excluded), and a couple of notches below Mr. King. It's an interesting and compelli More...
May 09, 2010
Angela
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Sep 06, 2010
Stacey
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Oct 01, 2008
Kelly
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lassic. Haunting. Blood-tingling.
The plot is intricate, quick-witted, and familiar. Gripping you from the first page, Golden lures you in using your morbid fascination and empathy against you. And that’s just the first chapter. Following the two main characters on their journey to find closure and rediscover each other, you soon learn that sometimes what you leave behind doesn’t always stay there. Dipping into myth, legend and spirituality, this story will test your ability to More...
The plot is intricate, quick-witted, and familiar. Gripping you from the first page, Golden lures you in using your morbid fascination and empathy against you. And that’s just the first chapter. Following the two main characters on their journey to find closure and rediscover each other, you soon learn that sometimes what you leave behind doesn’t always stay there. Dipping into myth, legend and spirituality, this story will test your ability to More...
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Aug 11, 2010
Blair
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A fantastic read. Clean, precise narrative with affable characters that push the pacing of the book nicely. Pared down to strike at the heart of the plot. I finished this book in a day. I literally read at any opportunity afforded me. The story is chilling and draws the readers in from the first page. There were no frills, bells or whistles; just a truly haunting story of life and death. Each character deals with a certain type of loss or guilt throughout the story and the prose flushes i
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Jul 16, 2011
Jen
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This was my first time reading anything by Mr. Golden. I really liked the character development and the unique aspects of the story that I was not expecting from the summary. I felt the ending was wrapped up a little too neatly with a pretty bow, but the progression of the story was really good.
Dec 08, 2008
Mike
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This book is like a poorly made sci-fi movie. I was laughing at how ridiculous the plot was. I have no idea why I finished it.
Mar 23, 2010
Christopher
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A perfectly haunting tale of “The” boatman of the river Styx; which makes you never look at water the same way again. Chris’ superb story telling carried me along, like the flow of the Styx, to place fill with danger and suspense. The tale was not too bloody or gory, as is so many horror tales today, but had just the right mix of suspense, mystery and plan old fashion fear that left me wanting more and more. I look forward to being scared again!
Jan 20, 2011
Sylvia
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Dec 12, 2007
Brian
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Fantastic tale! The Ferryman, though more straightforward than Gary A. Braunbeck's In Silent Graves, is no less lyrical and haunting than Braunbeck's work.
Golden is an author every horror and dark fantasy fan should read!
Golden is an author every horror and dark fantasy fan should read!
Jan 14, 2008
H3yd00
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I'd anticipated reading this book for a year before I finally found a copy. Intriguing concept, nice use of Greek mythology, lots of suspense and buildup.
I loved The Boys Are Back In Town, also by Golden. This book was a good read, but The Boys will remain my favorite of his.
I loved The Boys Are Back In Town, also by Golden. This book was a good read, but The Boys will remain my favorite of his.
May 29, 2009
Cristina
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Once again, I see why I love this author. The words just flow! Believable characters in a hard to believe situation, in a familiar location - wish I knew where Bookaccino existed! But what have a learned? question everything!
Mar 04, 2011
Based on Greek mythology, specifically Charon, who ferries the souls of the dead to Hades.
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